Goa

Goa is the smallest state of India, with its capital of Panaji. It was established on 30 May 1987, and has a population of 1,457,723.

History
Goa was originally a colony of Portugal settled in 1510, and was the capital of Portuguese India, which also included the cities of Daman and Diu. By 1700, the city had developed into a center of trade, and the King of Portugal prized it as his own posssession. In 1702, the Maratha Confederacy conquered the city, and constructed a commercial port, which opened up trade to many countries such as Great Britain, the Russian Empire, the Kingdom of France, and other European nations. By 1750, the population grew to 705,881 people, with 50% being Catholic, 40% being Hindu, and 10% being Buddhist.